Project Grant 20243353041933
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Ubiqd Inc. (H73AHT1BLKY9)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
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